We Are But Worms
OriginalA one-word RPG about worms
Languages: English
DiceDiceless
System FamilyStandalone
CostFree / $
LicenseProprietary
PublisherRiverhouse Games
Year2019
Complexity
Very Low
Accessibility
Very High
Community
Very Low
Core Mechanic
The entire game is one word. No dice, no stats, no GM. Playable as a tabletop RPG or LARP. Explores physical embodiment and perspective through the act of play itself.
Best For
Anyone curious about the absolute boundary of what an RPG can be — a single-word game about embodiment, physicality, and being a worm.
Highlights
Entire game is a single word, playable as tabletop or LARP, zero barrier to entry, has spawned numerous community hacks and adaptations
Considerations
No mechanical structure — no dice, no stats, no resolution system, one word of rules text with no GM guidance or scenario framework, single session only, no character creation or advancement